Welcome to Quarrington Hill

Quarrington Hill is a small village located in County Durham, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles south of Durham city and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Quarrington Hill has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

The village has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Greyhound, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of food and drink and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village also has a number of community groups and events, including a gardening club, a history society, and an annual summer fair.

Quarrington Hill is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to Durham and other nearby towns and cities. The village is located close to the A1(M) motorway, which provides easy access to Newcastle, Sunderland, and other parts of the North East. There are also regular bus services to Durham and other nearby towns. Overall, Quarrington Hill is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxed way of life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.8°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cassop Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Victoria Hewison	Cassop Durham DH6 4RA 01913770293 School Website
Kelloe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Newton	Front Street Kelloe Durham DH6 4PG 01913770275 School Website
Coxhoe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Bartle	Cornforth Lane Coxhoe Durham DH6 4EJ 01913770294 School Website
Bowburn Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Soler	Surtees Avenue Bowburn Bowburn Durham DH6 5DZ 01913770497 School Website
Thornley Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Caine	Cooper's Terrace Thornley Durham DH6 3DZ 01429820280 School Website
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Scarr	Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3RQ 01429820594 School Website
St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Hill	Thornley Road Wheatley Hill Durham DH6 3NR 1429820333 School Website
Deaf Hill Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Paul Newton	Station Road West Deaf Hill Trimdon Station Durham TS29 6BP 01429880358 School Website
West Cornforth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Hodgson	High Street West Cornforth Ferryhill Durham DL17 9HP 01740654315 School Website
Ludworth Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Sones	Moor Crescent Ludworth Durham DH6 1LZ 01429820207 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.41 Miles

Horden South East View, Horden, Peterlee, Durham, SR8 4EA 7.03 Miles

Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 7BG 9.20 Miles

Bishop Auckland Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7EJ 9.43 Miles

Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 9.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Talbots Taxis 0191 377 3503 Wesley Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 4LG 1.50 Miles
Anne's Cars 07958 423393 3 Lambs Pl, Durham, Durham, DH6 5DB 1.89 Miles
Pollys Taxis Durham 07774 634765 29 Clarence Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 5BB 1.90 Miles
Special Occasions Cars 0191 372 2844 4 S Mews, Durham, Durham, DH6 1NS 2.18 Miles
Taylor's Taxi's 07970 733913 26 Barratt Way, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9LT 2.58 Miles
Vip Taxis 01429 821999 Front Street Industrial Estate, Durham, Durham, DH6 3QZ 2.70 Miles
Macs Taxis 0191 372 3786 Front Street, Durham, Durham, DH6 1PA 2.92 Miles
Kwik Cabs 01740 652900 5 Pine Rd, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 8RY 3.22 Miles
Sherburn Taxis 0191 372 3388 Front St, Durham, Durham, DH6 1QY 3.45 Miles
B And D Taxis 01740 652929 1 Roast Calf Lane, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 9AT 3.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Belle Vue Quarrington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarrington Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morley Crescent Kelloe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cassop P.O. Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodland Crescent Kelloe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kelloe Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Quarrington - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Crescent Coxhoe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coxhoe Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Blackgate Coxhoe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarence Villa Coxhoe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lansdowne Road Coxhoe - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunelm Road Thornley - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallgarth Estate - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
A1(M) Road Chef - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery - Kellhoe	2 The Green Woodland Crescent Kelloe Durham DH6 4NU
Coxhoe Medical Practice 0191 3770215	Coxhoe Medical Practice 1 Lansdowne Road Coxhoe County Durham DH6 4DH
The Surgery - Dunelm Road	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Phoenix Medical Group	Dunelm Road Thornley Durham DH6 3HW
Bowburn Medical Centre 0191 3772495	Bowburn Medical Centre Bow Street, Bowburn Durham DH6 5AL

Local Stores

Coxhoe - Petterson Dale
Petterson Dale
Coxhoe
Durham
Durham
DH6 4HA
01913 772328
Store Website
1.45 miles

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SPAR Kelloe
Front Street
Kelloe
DH6 4PD
01913779849
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Durham Equine Practice
Unit 41, Enterprise City Durham Gate County Durham DL16 6JF 0191 603 1122 vet@durhamequine.co.uk Website 4.05 miles


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Gilmoor Vets
Hare &Amp; Hounds Veterinary Centre Sunderland Road Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 2LG 0191 386 4477 info@gilmoorvets.com Website 4.44 miles
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Dunelm Veterinary Group
106 Gilesgate Durham County Durham DH1 1JA 0191 384 7609 dunelmvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.69 miles
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Gilmoor Vets
Moor Veterinary Clinic 81 Durham Road Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JW 01388 811311 jgash.gilmoorvets@btconnect.com Website 5.14 miles
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Clifton Lodge Veterinary Group
7 East End Sedgefield Stockton-On-Tees Cleveland TS21 3AU 01740 622126 info@cliftonlodgevets.co.uk 5.43 miles
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Firstvets
Cvs Group Plc 1 Hall Street South Hetton Durham County Durham DH6 2TU 0191 526 2963 5.52 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hurworth Burn
A Nice Walk Along The Reservoir Which Is Good For Prams Too! Dogs Can Be Off Lead But Be Aware There Are Also A Lot Of Cyclists That Use This Route Hurworth Burn Reservoir Lancashire 4.89 miles There Is A Car Park Just Up From Hurworth Barn Pet Hotel, It’S Just On Your Left After You Go Under The Bridge

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Hardwick Park
Good For Walks With All The Family, Especially Those With Younger Children. Dogs Are To Be Kept On The Lead During The Day And The Park Has Good Paths/Walkways Suitable For Pushchairs. There's Also Plenty Of Opportunity For The Children To Play And Explore. There Is A Fee To Park, A Café For Refreshments And Toilet Facilities. A177 Stockton-On-Tees Lancashire TS21 2DN 5.20 miles

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Hawthorn Dene
Woodland Walk With The Chance To Continue On Towards The Beach. Lots Of Different Routes To Take. Can Get Muddy Depending On The Weather (See Photo) Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.53 miles Park On The Road Before The Bungalow On The Right Hand Side. Either Walk Right After The Bungalow Or Continue Straight Ahead. Plenty To Explore

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Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 9.18 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 9.96 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 10.04 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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